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Equuleus the Little Horse on autumn nights
Equuleus the Little Horse is a diminutive constellation that lies south of the Summer Triangle. Autumn nights are a great time to view the Little Horse.
September 29, 2026
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest living lizard
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard. It's a venomous predator that can hunt, swim between islands and reproduce without a mate.
September 28, 2026
A black hole jet is aimed at us … and it’s in our galaxy
For the first time, scientists have discovered a microblazar, a black hole system in our own galaxy with a jet pointed at Earth. It lies about 12,000 light-years away.
September 27, 2026
The September full Moon is the Harvest Moon near Saturn
The September full moon - the Super Harvest Moon - happens overnight on September 26, 2026. It'll be near the planet Saturn.
September 26, 2026
The Artemis Accords are rules for a new moon era
The Artemis Accords are a set of guidelines for peaceful space exploration. But questions remain about who makes the rules and controls space resources.
September 25, 2026
Neptune at opposition on September 26, 2026
Neptune at opposition -- when it's opposite the sun on the sky's dome -- comes on September 26, 2026. You'll need optical aid to spot it.
September 25, 2026
Is there enough water on the moon for future cities?
Is there enough water on the moon for future cities? New estimates say there could be enough for smaller villages or towns, but not larger metropolises.
September 25, 2026
Seeing Saturn’s rings: Top tips for beginners
If you want to see Saturn's rings, late September and early October 2026 is a great time to look. Grab a telescope and read the tips found here!
September 25, 2026
Mars sometimes is bright and sometimes is faint
Mars emerged in the April 2026 morning sky and is visible in the morning through year's end. Its next opposition - when it's brightest - is February 2027.
September 25, 2026
The red planet shows strange swirls of purple and pink
Mars Express captured this view of the red planet showing it in less familiar purple, pink and blue shades. Read why the red planet looks purplish.
September 24, 2026
